Researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital developed an accurate cervical spine injury prediction rule that decreases CT scans by 50% in children without missing significant injuries.

Researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital, led by Dr. Julie Leonard, have developed a highly accurate cervical spine injury prediction rule. When applied, it decreases the use of CT scans by over 50% in children without missing any clinically significant injuries or increasing normal X-ray use. This rule could help reduce radiation exposure in children during cervical spine injury detection.